Knopjes Surname
Approximately 72 people bear this surname
Knopjes Surname User-submission:
The surname Knopjes is of Dutch origin, meaning 'buttons'.
Knopjes Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 40 | 1:422,179 | 43,576 |
| South Africa | 21 | 1:2,579,891 | 103,459 |
| Australia | 9 | 1:2,999,522 | 116,751 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1:4,581,136 | 93,443 |
Knopjes Surname Meaning
Knopjes Demographics
Average Knopjes Salary in
South Africa
R 630,048
Per year
Average Salary in
South Africa
R 237,638
Per year
Knopjes Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Knopjes Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Knopjes occurs in The Netherlands more than any other country/territory. It can also appear as:. Click here for other possible spellings of Knopjes.
How Common Is The Last Name Knopjes? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 2,237,939th most numerous family name internationally, held by approximately 1 in 101,215,916 people. The surname is mostly found in Europe, where 56 percent of Knopjes are found; 56 percent are found in Western Europe and 56 percent are found in Germanic Europe.
The last name is most frequently occurring in The Netherlands, where it is borne by 40 people, or 1 in 422,179. In The Netherlands Knopjes is most prevalent in: North Holland, where 43 percent are found, South Holland, where 35 percent are found and North Brabant, where 20 percent are found. Not including The Netherlands Knopjes exists in 3 countries. It is also common in South Africa, where 29 percent are found and Australia, where 13 percent are found.
Knopjes Last Name Statistics demography
Knopjes earn more than double the average income. In South Africa they earn 165.13% more than the national average, earning R 630,048 per year.
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